Frequently Asked Questions - FAQ

An honorary doctorate can be awarded to persons who have excellent personal, scientific, technical or artistic achievements in a field cultivated by the university and whose actions have a high social significance. They may not be members or relatives of RWTH Aachen University.

All groups of the university, the faculties and the rectorate are authorized to apply.

In the further processing, an official letter of application, which includes a detailed statement of reasons and the naming of approximately 3 supporters (profs. of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering), as well as a nomination for two external reviewers and five professorial commission members, must also be submitted. As soon as these documents are required, the Dean's Office will contact the applicant.

In the procedure, two external reports will be obtained from professors of other universities who are familiar with the topic.